Authorities in Florida reported that a beachgoer discovered 25 bricks of cocaine valued at approximately $500,000 washed ashore on a northern Florida beach. The cocaine packages were notably wrapped with a distinctive "Yosemite Sam" logo. The discovery occurred on a Sunday morning, prompting involvement from local law enforcement, including the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, federal customs officials intercepted a shipment of 57 pounds of ketamine worth $1.5 million, which was being smuggled from Europe to South Florida concealed in packages labeled as fishing rods, toys, and picture frames. Additionally, U.S. Customs and Border Protection in South Texas seized 55 pounds of methamphetamine valued at $513,000, consisting of 14 packages. These incidents highlight ongoing drug smuggling and trafficking activities targeting South Florida.
Brick of cocaine found washed up in the Florida Keys, Monroe Sheriff’s Office said https://t.co/CKAyjn2wKh
The drug parcels, valued at $1.5 million, were being smuggled from Europe to South Florida. https://t.co/HK7ih35MDB
57 pounds of ketamine, valued at $1.5 million, was seized in Philadelphia from packages attempting to smuggle the drug from Europe to South Florida. https://t.co/fmljyk8ojy